Richmond officials pursue voter referendum on new sales tax for schools
Adding another percentage point to the sales tax could raise up to $50 million annually, according to RPS projections.
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Spanning the city
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RPS considers eliminating annual substitutes, asks city for Airbnb tax money to fill last-minute budget gap
The administration is also recommending the elimination of 15 teacher vacancies, mainly from middle and high schools.
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The City Council ordered a change to medical 911 calls in 30 days. The Avula administration wants more time to prep
“I feel like the spirit of the conversation was knowing we would need to take some steps for proper implementation.”
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Corn removal commences in canal after train derailment
Crews will use “specialized equipment, including vacuum trucks, to safely access and extract the material and help prevent it from entering the water.”
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
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Henrico fireworks cut short after youth fight disrupts festivities
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Freight train derails into the canal along Capital Trail at Dock Street
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UPDATE: Water restoration achieved, full repairs to take 'several weeks'
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Letter: Squirrels’ plan for winter holiday event at risk over roadwork planned near ballpark entrance
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Witnesses dispute police account of pepper spray usage in Scott’s Addition
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New VUU artwork, commissioned for America's 250th, will be unveiled on Sunday
"Democracy is a forever project, and I think Douglass spoke about that quite eloquently."
City Government
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The City Council ordered a change to medical 911 calls in 30 days. The Avula administration wants more time to prep
“I feel like the spirit of the conversation was knowing we would need to take some steps for proper implementation.”
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Education
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RPS considers eliminating annual substitutes, asks city for Airbnb tax money to fill last-minute budget gap
The administration is also recommending the elimination of 15 teacher vacancies, mainly from middle and high schools.
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Features
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I tracked Kings Dominion’s lines all summer. Here’s how to skip them
When the park opens, skip the rides closest to the entrance and head straight to the back of the park.
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Local News
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Corn removal commences in canal after train derailment
Crews will use “specialized equipment, including vacuum trucks, to safely access and extract the material and help prevent it from entering the water.”
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Newsletter
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July 6 Newsletter: An eventful weekend
Water outages, fireworks fights, a derailed train and controversy over the police's use of pepper spray. Plus, another legal threat in the ongoing Diamond District saga.
Sports
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After a lifetime in education, Matoaca's softball coach is still treasuring a season to remember
"I’m going to treasure this forever."
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